Omega OAPE1800W, OAPE1800B User Manual

OPERATION, MAINTENANCE

AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OMEGA ALTISE PANEL HEATERS OAPE1800B & OAPE1800W

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IMPORTANT: Read the safety precautions of this booklet carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or

TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure
to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage. If you are unsure
about anything regarding your heater or these instructions, please contact Omega Altise on

1300 795 572 in Australia or [phone] in New Zealand before operating your appliance.

1. Read all instructions carefully before using the panel convection heater.

2. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons.

3. Remove the package and ensure that the heater i s u n d a m a ged. In case of doubt do not use the he a t er a n d
contact Omega Altise Service. Do not let children play with any parts of the package.

4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

5. Before you use the heater, check if the voltage marked on the rating label corresponds to the mains in your
home.

6. When first operated, a slight burning smell may be experienced. This is normal.

7. Avoid using extension cords as the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire.

8. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Always use the control
panel or castor supports when moving the heater (when not wall mounted). Keep combustible materials such
as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 1 meter from the front & top of the heater
and keep them at least 0.5 meters from the sides and rear. Do not cover.

9. Do not pull the power cord to disconnect with the power source. Always grasp the plug to pull it out.

10. Do not insert any objects into the heater as it may cause an electric shock or fire or damage to the heater. Do
not block or tamper with the heater in any manner while it is in operation. To prevent a possible fire, do not
block the air inlet or outlet in any manner. Do not place on soft surfaces, like a bed or long pile carpet, where
openings may become blocked.

11. Do not leave the heater unattended. Always unplug the heater when not in use. Always let the heater cool
down before moving or storing away.

12. The heater has hot parts inside. It must NOT be used in potentially dangerous locations such as flammable,
explosive, chemical-laden or wet atmospheres. This heater is intended for general indoor domestic use
ONLY.

13. This heater is not intended for use in wet or damp locations, such as a bathroom or any area containing a
bath, shower, wash basin or close to water or damp items. Never locate a heater where it may fall into a
bathtub or other water container. It must be positioned or installed so that the controls cannot be touched by
a person in a bath or shower. Do not immerse the power cord in any liquid (including water).

14. This heater is for use indoors only.

15. This heater includes an overheat protection safeguard that will turn the unit off should it overheat. If this
occurs, remove the plug from the mains socket & allow to cool for 45 minutes, at which point it can be
restarted. Check for the reason for the overheating, such as blocked vents, prior to starting up again.

16. Never install or use the heater directly below a wall socket.

17. When fixing on a wall, the heater must be level, securely fixed & at the correct height (check with local
authorities if unsure). There must be at least 150mm between it and any barrier/wall to the sides, bottom or
top to prevent overheating or damage.

18. Always use the heater with the castors supplied on level floors or attached to a wall with the supplied brackets.

WARNING: The Main Power Switch and the On/Off switch should not be used as the sole means of

disconnecting power. Always unplug the power cord before servicing or moving the unit.

WARNING:

To avoid danger of electric shock, unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. If the
supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from an
authorized person. In order to avoid overheating, do not cover the heater. The heater must NOT
be located immediately below a socket outlet. Do not use the heater in the immediate
surrounding of a bath, shower or swimming pool.

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CONTROL FUNCTIONS

1. Temperature Adjustment Knob

2. Heater Operation Indicator

3. Main Power Switch (On/Off) I:750W, II:1050W, I&II:1800W

4. Vent/ Warm Air Discharge

5. 240 Volt Power Cord and Plug

6. Air Inlets

7. Castors and Wheels

GETTING STARTED

1. Carefully remove the heater from packaging and the carton, and unwind the cord to its full length.

2. Either fit the castors and wheels then place the heater onto a stable, flat and dry surface, or fit the supplied

mounting brackets to a stable wall & hang from the wall in a dry position away from open or running water.
See installation sections for details.

3. Turn the heater off at the power switch (on the top right hand side of the unit). Plug the cord set into a
220-240V~A.C. 50Hz electrical outlet. Turn the power on at the electrical outlet.

4. Turn the heater on at the power switch (on the right hand side of the unit). If in stand-by mode, press the power

button to start the appliance, and press again to put back to stand-by mode.

NOTE: Heater must have castors fitted or be attached to a wall before use.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TURNING ON & OFF

Plug the heater into a power outlet and turn the power outlet on. Press the main power switch ③ on the right
hand side panel.

POWER SETTINGS

There are 3 power settings, low, medium and high. For normal operation, use the medium or high setting.

For low, lower the switch showing I until it illuminates.

For medium, lower only the switch showing II until it illuminates.

For high, lower both switches until they illuminate.

SETTING TEMPERATURES

While the unit is operating in either the low, medium or high power modes, rotate the Temperature Adjust Knob

clockwise to increase the temperature or anti-clockwise to decrease the temperature.

MAIN POWER SWITCH

The main power switch is to the right of the control panel. After the heater is plugged in, switching this on allows the

heater to function & switching it off stops all functions.

TILT SWITCH

As a safety feature this heater is fitted with a tilt switch that automatically places the heater into standby mode if

the appliance tilts more than 45°. An audible warning is also provided in the form of a repeating chime to alert

the user. Once the heater is returned to level, normal operation will commence automatically.

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

This heater can either be mounted to a wall or used with the supplied castors and wheels. Please note the
following safety warnings:



This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Always use the control
panel or castor supports when moving the heater (when not wall mounted). Keep combustible materials such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 1 meter from the front & top of the heater and
keep them at least 0.5 meters from the sides and rear. Do not cover.

The heater has hot parts inside. It must NOT be used in potentially dangerous locations such as flammable,



explosive, chemical-laden or wet atmospheres. This heater is intended for general indoor domestic use ONLY.
This heater is not intended for use in wet or damp locations, such as a bathroom or any area containing a bath,



shower, wash basin or close to water or damp items. Never locate a heater where it may fall into a bathtub or
other water container. It must be positioned or installed so that the controls cannot be touched by a person in a
bath or shower. Do not immerse the power cord in any liquid (including water).
Never install or use the heater directly below a wall socket.



When fixing on a wall, the heater must be level, securely fixed & at the correct height (check with local authorities



if unsure). There must be at least 150mm between it and any barrier/wall to the sides, bottom or top to prevent
overheating or damage.

FITTING CASTORS and WHEELS

Make sure the heater is unplugged from the mains power. Turn the heater

upside down & rest on a protective
surface. Place a castor bracket over the designated slots and slide into position. This will cause the screw hole to
align. Securely fix in place screw provided. (do not over-tighten). Push the castors and wheels into the slots. Turn the
heater right side up & it is ready to connect to mains power. Note: The heater gets hot when in use, so it is best not
to move when in use. If it must be moved, use the castor brackets or control panel as points of contact.

MOUNTING

WALL

Do not fit the castors to the base of the heater. Make
sure the heater is unplugged from the mains power and
the wall is suitable for mounting the panel heater and
there are the correct clearances. Make sure the panel
heater is within 1 metre of a power socket. Mount the

supplied wall mounting hooks using the mountings
supplied. Ensure the screws used are appropriate for

the screws used are appropriate for this application.

Ensure the mountings are 525mm apart and 465mm
above floor level.

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Attach the supplied right angle mounting brackets to the underside of the heater (front hole of bracket) using
the rear most of the pre installed case screws as shows in the diagram. Check for strength.

Carefully place the heater (slightly tilted
forward) onto the hooks at the bottom of the
bracket & rotate back so the clips fix back into
their original holes. Check that they are fixed
correctly. If possible, have a second person
help to check for alignment as the heater is
attached. The heater is now ready to connect
to the mains power.

SAFETY FEATURES

1. A thermal overload protector is built in to prevent overheating. When an overheat temperature is reached, the
heater will automatically shut off. It can only resume operation when the user resets the unit (see reset instructions
below).
To reset your heater:
Unplug the heater and wait for 45 minutes for the unit to cool down. Then, turn on the unit again and operate
normally.

2. The appliance has a tilt switch built into it so that if the appliance falls over, the element will stop working.
To reset your heater:
Turn the appliance off at the main power switch. Right the appliance back onto its castors NOTE: Take care as the
appliance may be hot. Turn the power switch on.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

WARNING: ALWAYS UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE MOVING OR SERVICING, DO NOT

IMMERSE HEATER IN WATER!

With the heater disconnected from the power, clean the exterior body of the heater with a soft damp cloth.

Always make sure that the heater is completely dry before connecting back to the mains supply. A vacuum
cleaner can be used to clean the inlets & outlets of dust & fluff. To clean behind a wall mounted unit, the
mounting clips can be disconnected & the heater rotated slightly forward (a 2 person job). Please make sure the
unit is properly resecured after.
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline, benzene, thinner, harsh cleaners, etc. as they will damage the heater. NEVER
use ALCOHOL OR SOLVENTS.
STORAGE: Store the heater with these instructions in the original packaging, in a cool, dry place.

WEEE WARNING

This product should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist and
check with your local authority for recycling advice.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL INPUT POWER RATED POWER DIMENSIONS (NO CASTORS)

OAPE1800B/W

220-240Vac 50Hz

1800W 775x440x85mm (WxHxD)

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WEIGHT, N.W G.W

6Kg, 7.2Kg

HINTS & TIPS

Where possible, your ele
10 amp power circuit than other items. This will avoid overloading your household fuse.
In the event that your household fuse is overloaded and trips, please note this is normally caused by the use of
excessive power outlets at the same time your heater is operating (for example, a steam iron, kettle, toaster etc.).
Please ensure to check the use of the power circuit and adjust when heater is in use (i.e. turn off the heater when
boiling a kettle).
If your heater does not work:

 Check that power is available to the heater & it is plugged in & turned on.
 Check that the heater temperatures are set correctly for the ambient temperature.
 Check that the thermal cut-out has not activated (see safety featur
 Do not

try to repair the heater.

Should you still experience difficulty conta

ctric panel convection heater should be connected to a power outlet that uses a separate

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ct Omega Altise Service for assistance.

It is important that you retain these instructions, proof of purchase as well as

other important documents about this product for future reference.

Due to continual product development, Omega Altise reserves the right to alter

specifications or appearances without notice.

Dispose of packaging responsibly – recycle where facilities are available.

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104 Vanessa St Kingsgrove NSW 2208

In Australia: 1300 795 572

In New Zealand: [phone]

www.omegaaltise.com

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